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African-American writer Toni Morrison on her career, her life, and her latest novel, "Home". Actress Edie Falco on her starring role in the acclaimed cable series, "Nurse Jackie".

Best of Q holiday show. U.K. author and philosopher Alain de Boton on his controversial book, "Religion for Atheists". Chart-topping band FUN perform in studio Q. Stanford professor Penny Eckert on the language style of teenage girls, from up-talk to vocal fry.

Friday Live musical guest British folk-punk Frank Turner performs songs from his acclaimed new album, England Keep My Bones. Ziggy Marley on Marley, a new documentary on the life, music, and legacy of his father Bob Marley. Lee Siegal on Death of a Salesman. Elvira Kurt's Cultural Hall of Shame, and more.

Special "Wednesday Live" musical guest Norah Jones performs from her new album, Little Broken Hearts. Two-time Olympic diving medalist Alexandre Despatie on the pressure of gearing up for the Olympics in London. Plus, Mio Adilman's Download Down Lo.

Brent Bambury guest hosts! Maclean's film critic Brian D. Johnson on Alliance Film's decision to publish a price list for interview access to major stars at the Cannes International Film Festival. Joe Rhodes, Marge Nugent's real life nephew, on how his aunt ended up dead in the deep freeze as seen in Richard Linklater's new dark comedy, Bernie. Q's Sports Culture Panel with writers Bruce Dowbiggin and Dave Bidini.

Clive Thompson on "brogramming" culture. E.L. James on her breakout "Mommy Porn" book, Fifty Shades of Grey. Kevin Durand on his role in the buzzed-about film drama, Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster.

Author and journalist Kate Stone Lombardi on her new book, The Myth of the Mama's Boy. Author and economics and public policy professor Charles Wheelan makes his case for why commencement speeches need to change. Vancouver actress Cobie Smulders on her role in blockbuster superhero movie The Avengers, and her ongoing comic role as a Canadian in the hit American sitcom, How I Met Your Mother.

Friday Live musical guest Loudon Wainwright performs live from his new album, Older Than My Old Man Now. Crime writer Ian Rankin on the strange tale of Scotland's mystery sculptor. Filmmaker Lauren Greenfield on her documentary The Queen of Versailles about a Florida woman who owns the largest private home in the world, until the American economy threatens her circumstances. Canadian graphic memoirist Guy Delisle on Jerusalem, his portrait in words and images of living in the divided city as...

Writer and filmmaker Sebastian Junger on the one year anniversary of the death of his friend, photojournalist Tim Hetherington. Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro on his love of Alfred Hitchcock. The curator of a video-game exhibition currently at the Smithsonian Art Museum argues that games deserve to be seen as an art form. Mio Adilman's Download Down Lo.

Journalist and author Deepanjana Pal discusses the disturbing trend of genital skin lightening in India. Critically acclaimed Southern rockers Alabama Shakes perform songs off their new record “Boys and Girls.” Q’s sports panel chat about racism in the wake of hockey player Joel Ward's series winning goal, the 40th anniversary of Title IX and calls for the NFL to employ more women as scouts.

Should social media sites ban content that promotes eating disorders? Antonio Casilli, an associate professor of Digital Humanities at the Paris Institute of Technology, argues that censoring these sites may not be the best idea. Multi-platinum UK group Snow Patrol live in Studio Q for a feature chat and performance on the occasion of their 6th studio album "Fallen Empires." Michelle Yeoh and David Thewlis chat about their film "The Lady."

Do stunt co-ordinators deserve an Oscar nod? Stuntman Jack Gill argues for their inclusion in the Academy Awards. Rufus Wainwright performs live in Studio Q from his latest record "Out of the Game." Documentarian Peter Raymont on his latest film about painter Tom Thomson titled "West Wind."

Colin Linden and Garth Hudson remember their late friend Levon Helm. Canadian rockers Big Wreck perform live in studio Q. Q's 5th anniversary highlights with hip-hop star and mogul Jay Z.

The Smithsonian Archives' Sarah Stierch fights for women in science on Wikipedia. Renowned soprano Measha Brueggergosman performs from her new record "I've Got a Crush on You." Q's 5th anniversary highlights with Beach Boy Brian Wilson and the late "dandy" Sebastian Horsley.

Toronto-based Grammy-winning R 'n B singer Melanie Fiona on her new disc, The MF Life. Today marks the 5th anniversary of Q with Jian Ghomeshi, so we're revisiting interview highlights from past seasons all week. Today, cartoonist and creativity educator Lynda Barry, along with master jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins.